University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Mathematics Department

Position ID: UNCCH-TAP [#23844]
Position Title: Teaching Assistant Professor
Position Type: Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599, United States of America
Subject Area: Mathematics
Application Deadline: 2024/01/05 11:59PMhelp popup finished (2023/11/12, finished 2024/07/06)
Position Description:    

*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***

The UNC-CH Department of Mathematics invites applications for a Teaching Assistant Professor position effective July 1, 2024. The position is for an initial term of three years, and is renewable upon review. We seek a dynamic person who is prepared to teach and design undergraduate math courses, including courses in the calculus sequence in a large-enrollment setting. The successful candidate will also be expected to serve as a course coordinator to manage a team of faculty and graduate student TAs, to perform administrative duties in support of teaching, such as managing placement testing or supervising undergraduate classroom assistants, and to collaborate with other faculty members engaged in similar efforts. Candidates are expected to hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in mathematics, math education, or a closely related field, demonstrated knowledge of scholarship in science teaching and learning, experience teaching at the college level, and experience in curriculum design.

Applicants must apply online at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/269493. In addition to the information requested by the UNC website, applicants should post the following at MathJobs: (1) the AMS Standard Cover Sheet, (2) a cover letter giving reasons for your interest in the position, (3) a CV including courses taught, (4) a statement of teaching philosophy, (5) any available evidence of teaching effectiveness, (6) a description of previous curriculum design and ideas for the future, and (7) at least three letters of recommendation.

Note that candidates must apply at both the UNC website and MathJobs in order to be considered for the position. The UNC website will request a list of references. Letters of recommendation only need to be uploaded to MathJobs.

The department’s mission and diversity statements can be found at https://www.math.unc.edu/ . The department seeks candidates who are prepared to contribute to its goals. Applicants may include such information in their cover letter.

Applications received by January 5, 2024 will be given full consideration. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Further information is available on our website at https://www.math.unc.edu/ and specific questions can be referred to Justin Sawon at sawon@email.unc.edu.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.


Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Teaching statement
  • Available evidence of teaching effectiveness
  • A description of previous curriculum design and ideas for the future
  • Three or more reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site help popup)
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
https://www.math.unc.edu
email address
 
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC 27599